Okay, this isn't exactly going to fall into the world of important news items. It isn't even going to qualify under the heading of "moderately relevant". But when has that stopped me before?

I have discovered, thanks to my keen powers of observation (in other words, Google), that popular New Orleans Hornets mascot Hugo is being nominated for the Mascot Hall of Fame ... and fans can even vote for his induction.

Is this not the coolest thing ever?

And yes, I assure you, the Mascot Hall of Fame is a thing that does, in fact, exist. I know this because I read it on the Internet (All joking aside, here is the organization's website: The land of mascot coolness).

Outstanding!

A chance to contribute to one of the most prestigious and important Hall of Fames ever conceived? And even better, a chance to ensure Hugo's immortality? Sign me up!

There is a dark side to this story, however. Upon entering the site, I immediately set about voting for Hugo (perhaps the most underrated mascot in all of sports - Hugo rules!), and was dismayed to discover upon casting my ballot that poor Hugo resides in fourth place (out of five contenders) with a mere 225 votes ... out of over 10,000 votes cast.

Whether the votes count in the election process or not (they don't), that simply isn't going to get it done. Lowly support for Hugo at the grassroots level will not get him the kind of support he needs from the media and legitimate voters to make it in (again, I assure you that there ARE actual, legitimate voters).

Not even the NFL Hall of Fame's lax standards would admit Hugo at a rate of 2% of the popular vote.

I can only assume he has fewer votes than Ron Paul because the word has yet to get out about this contest. So it's up to us, Hornets fans. Get over to that website and vote Hugo ... and pass the word on to all your Hornets buds.

Only together can we immortalize Hugo and preserve his legend! Only together can we stuff the ballet box and invalidate the whole thing! Only together can we waste this much collective time and piss off our employers!